hautscommissaires
Syllables
hauts-com-mis-sai-res
Pronunciation
/o.tɔ.kɔ.mi.sɛʁ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
haut + commissair + es
The word 'hauts-commissaires' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: 'hauts-com-mis-sai-res'. Stress falls on the first syllable ('hauts'). The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 'haut-', a root 'commissair-', and a suffix '-es'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with the hyphen marking a compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Representatives of a higher power or government in a foreign territory.
High Commissioners
“Les hauts-commissaires ont négocié un accord de paix.”
“Le rôle des hauts-commissaires est crucial dans la résolution des conflits.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hauts'). While there's a slight emphasis on the final syllable of the root ('sai'), the primary stress remains on the initial element.
Syllables
hauts — Open syllable, stressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mis — Open syllable, unstressed.. sai — Open syllable, unstressed.. res — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Hyphenated Compounds
Hyphens indicate a syllable break, but vowel sounds still dictate boundaries.
- Liaison possibilities with the following word can affect perceived syllable boundaries in connected speech.
- The hyphenated structure requires maintaining the hyphen for clarity despite general French preference for avoiding hyphens within syllables.
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